Overview

• Qatar will leave Terminal 8 and begin operating from the New Terminal One when its first phase opens in 2026.
• The airline will open a roughly 15,000-square-foot lounge with direct gate access, VIP check-in, relaxation zones, prayer rooms, children’s areas and duty-free.
• Connections with American Airlines and other Terminal 8 carriers will become less convenient, requiring an AirTrain ride and security re-clearance, according to industry reporting.
• New Terminal One is part of a phased program delivering new gates and halls in 2026, with full buildout targeted for 2030 under the Port Authority’s $19 billion plan.
• Qatar serves 11 U.S. cities and operates 18 weekly flights from JFK, and it will join a roster of international airlines migrating to the new terminal.